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Users asking for dating, gaming advice to Twitch's 'AI Jesus' chatbot
The chatbot, which goes by the name "AI Jesus," is available 24/7 to answer all sorts of questions, most of them related to relationships and gaming. According to Quartz, the chatbot's algorithm allows AI Jesus to answer questions in a calm, monotone voice, as his mouth appears to lip-sync the words.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 may cost $1,699
The expected $1,699 price of the Z Fold 5 is $100 less than the launch price of the Z Fold 4, reports Gizmochina. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 will likely feature a 7.6-inch QHD+ AMOLED primary display and a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED cover display, both screens offering support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, coupled with 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
iPhone Crash Detection triggers accidental 911 calls, causes chaos at US festival
Bonnaroo is a four-day music and art festival. According to Manchester police, the calls were caused by a malfunction with iPhone's feature, which automatically alerts the police if the phone detects a crash, reports New York Post. "Bonnaroo Guests: MPD (Manchester police department) has responded to multiple accidental 911 calls at Bonnaroo. It's likely that these calls are a result of 'Crash Detection Mode', a new feature on Apple iPhones.
iPhone maker wants IP rights on Apple fruit in unique battle
According to a report in Wired, the Fruit Union, the oldest and largest fruit farmers' organisation in Switzerland, is concerned that it may have to change its logo because the iPhone maker is attempting to secure IP rights for "a realistic, black-and-white depiction of an apple variety known as the Granny Smith".
World's First AI DJ goes on air in US via RadioGPT
"Radio GPT allows us to showcase our content creators in more instances, with more frequency, and curate more timely, topical, and robust information for Alpha audiences and clients than previously possible," Alpha Media EVP of Content Phil Becker was quoted as saying.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs owners report power problems in US
"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 30 consumer complaints alleging a loss of motive power in 2022 Model Year Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles," said the NHTSA notice posted online. A preliminary investigation opened by a NHTSA division indicated a recharging problem.
Japanese govt aims to break Apple, Google app store monopolies
Recently, the Japanese government held its seventh Digital Market Competition Conference, with the main output being a Final Report on the Competitive Evaluation of Mobile Ecosystems, reports The Register. According to the report, mobile ecosystems have become critical infrastructure, but more options for consumers are required, as well as an equal and equitable competition environment.
Google-backed Adda247 acquires Veeksha to create 3D experiences for students
Based in Ahmedabad, Veeksha provides innovation to enhance learners' experience by producing 3D educational content. "With Veeksha, we plan to simplify complex concepts into simple 3D visualisations, virtual experiments, explanatory videos and ultimately lead students to perform better," Anil Nagar, Founder and CEO, Adda247, said in a statement.
Short-video platform Moj to bring Dolby Vision in its app
"With this partnership with Dolby Vision, a first in India, Moj enables creators to share richer stories and experiences, empowered by cutting-edge innovation and advanced technology. Viewers, in turn, enjoy a more immersive and enhanced viewing experience," Setal Patel, Director of Product, Moj, said in a statement.
Hackers threaten to leak 80GB of stolen Reddit data
The BlackCat ransomware gang, also known as ALPHV, is demanding $4.5 million in exchange for deleting the stolen data, reports TechCrunch. The hackers have claimed to have stolen the data on a post on its dark web leak site. A Reddit spokesperson confirmed that "BlackCat's claims relate to a cyber incident confirmed by Reddit on February 9".
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